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Private foundation · EIN 87-3732731

The Svs Foundation

Tarzana, CA

The Svs Foundation is a private foundation based in Tarzana, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $22.8K in grants and contributions paid across 46 grants, with $409K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Holy Martyrs, Armenian Cultural Foundationhamazkayin and Western Diocese of the Armenian Church.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Holy MartyrsEncino, CAChurch Charity$13,900
Armenian Cultural FoundationhamazkayinGlendale, CACharity$1,500
Western Diocese of the Armenian ChurchBurbank, CACharity$1,000
Charlie Keyan Armenian School (Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School)Clovis, CACharity$1,000
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity$600
Church of the NazareneN Hollywood, CACharity$600
Los Angeles ZooLos Angeles, CACharity$530
Rose & Alex Pilibos Armenian SchoolLos Angeles, CACharity$500
AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School (Demirjian High School)Canoga Park, CACharity$500
Griffith ObservatoryLos Angeles, CACharity$400
Anca EndowmentWashington, DCEducational Charity$350
Ararat Home of Los AngelesMission Hills, CACharity$350
Mission San Fernando Rey de EspaaMission Hills, CACharity$200
Homenetmen Massis ChapterCanoga Park, CACharity$200
California Science Center FoundationLos Angeles, CACharity$130
Mission San Juan CapistranoSan Juan Capistrano, CACharity$130
Gamble HousePasadena, CACharity$80
Mission San Buenaventura Endowment Trust FundVentura, CACharity$60
San Marino Historical SocietySan Marino, CACharity$60
Descanso Gardens Guild IncLa Canada Flintridge, CACharity$60
Mission San Luis ObiscpoSan Luis Obispo, CACharity$60
San Mareno Historical SocietySan Mareno, CACharity$60
Norton Simon Museum FoundationPasadena, CACharity$60
Santa Barbara ZooSanta Barbara, CACharity$60
San Luis Obispo County Historical MuseumSan Luis Obispo, CACharity$50

The 25 largest of 46 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Svs Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Svs Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Svs Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $22,770 in grants and contributions paid (46 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Svs Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Holy Martyrs (CA), $13.9K, Armenian Cultural Foundationhamazkayin (CA), $1.5K, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church (CA), $1K, Charlie Keyan Armenian School (Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School) (CA), $1K and Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation (CA), $600.